Brandon Ridge Half Marathon
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Murray | May 27 2025, 3:03pm | Hi Folks, For those planning to make a trip to the Kingdom in July for the Dingle Trail Running Festival there is a camping option nearby. I have added the details to the Brandon Ridge 1/2 race page. There will be 3 x races over the weekend: Fri 11th July: Brandon Vertical Saturday 12th July: Brandon Ridge 1/2 Sunday 13th July: Dingle Trail The campsite will be busy in July so if planning to camp, book ASAP ! |
| Peter Bell | May 27 2025, 9:28pm | Myself & old man John are booked in for the Friday & Saturday. Looking forward it. Kerry never disapoints. Hopefully see a few there. Race route looks great. |
| Sam Cronin | Jun 5 2025, 10:46am | Hi, Down in Dingle for a few days next week and hoping to try the route. Does anyone know if it is generally accessible (outside of the race day)? Míle buíochas, Sam |
| Dáithí de Mórdha | Jun 5 2025, 10:48am | Yes Sam, the whole route is accesible |
| Dáithí de Mórdha | Jun 5 2025, 10:48am | Yes Sam, the whole route is accessible |
| Dáithí de Mórdha | Jun 5 2025, 10:50am | Yes Sam, it's completely accessible |
| Sam Cronin | Jun 7 2025, 11:35am | Hi Dáithí, go raibh maith agat! |
| Barry Murray | Jun 17 2025, 9:30am | Entries are now open for all 3 x races of the Dingle Trail Running Festival. They are as follows: Brandon Vert: July 11th, 7.30pm. Brandon Ridge 1/2: July 12th, 11.00am. Dingle Trail: July 13th, 12.00noon. Note: Brandon Ridge 1/2 has an entry limit of 100. If you are down for the weekend, you might as well sign up for two if not all three of the races ! There is already a good crew booked into the Rainbow Hostel campsite and there are still places left (see link on the details section of the Brandon Ridge 1/2 page) . |
| Barry Murray | Jun 18 2025, 2:51pm | Call out for Volunteers for The Dingle Trail Running Festival July 11th - 13th: Brandon Vert: - summit marshal - First Aider - Registration/Timing Brandon Ridge 1/2: - Registration - Carpark marshal - Race Marker - Course marshals - Timing Dingle Trail: - Registration - Race Marker - Turnaround Marshal - Timing Thanks to those already signed up. |
| Barry Murray | Jun 20 2025, 12:41pm | Tickets selling fast for Brandon Ridge 1/2, 83/100 so far. This year, we have a surprise mode of transport to take all competitors to the start line ! Check it out: https://dingleopentopbus.com/ |
| Susan O'Neill | Jun 21 2025, 10:54am | Hi, is there a waiting list for the half? I see this morning it is sold out. |
| Martin Cooney | Jun 21 2025, 3:18pm | Hi Barry, Is there a waiting list for the half? I see this morning it is sold out. Many Thanks, Martin. |
| EDELE MULDOON | Jun 22 2025, 10:15am | Hi is there anyway of getting a place for this race? I had planned to run it with my friend but as I registered the race sold out. We are travelling from Tyrone. All advice appreciated |
| Ronan Mynes | Jun 22 2025, 12:21pm | Just checking is there a waiting list for the half marathon |
| Barry Murray | Jun 22 2025, 8:58pm | no waiting list due to bus quota but DM me on zero031800zero58 and I'll let you know for sure- Susan, Edele, Martin and Ronan |
| EDELE MULDOON | Jun 22 2025, 9:33pm | Barry Sorry DM you to what number? |
| Barry Murray | Jun 23 2025, 11:47am | sorry, typo on last message. my number: zero831800zero58 |
| Andrew Coghlan | Jun 24 2025, 9:59pm | Just back in country after being abroad. Disappointed race sold out so quickly. If we can make our own way to the start, does this bypass the bus limitations? |
| Barry Murray | Jun 25 2025, 11:59am | Andrew, just message me on the number above and I'll let you know |
| Robert Cunningham | Jun 25 2025, 2:18pm | More Volunteers are needed for this race. Please Volunteer on event page if you can. |
| Barry Murray | Jul 1 2025, 10:06pm | Race entry officially closed now. I couldn't get you in at this stage even if you handed me a brown paper envelope. No transfers possible either. Still looking for 2-3 course marshals for the Brandon 1/2 race. You would still get to do the Vert and Trail race if you were down for the weekend. We have IMRA runners coming from all parts of the island so should be a great weekend. Big contingent camping too in the Rainbow hostel. See you all then. |
| Danielle Rosenberg Polak | Jul 3 2025, 9:58am | Hi, I know you are inundated with requests already, But I missed the closing date and if there is any chance of Registering late, I would be so grateful. I am from Dingle so I can organise my own transport if that makes any difference? |
| Barry Murray | Jul 7 2025, 1:15pm | Just sent an email out to all the volunteers for Saturdays Brandon Ridge 1/2 Marathon race. Thanks to everyone on the volunteer list, we have everything covered now. Bring the sun lotion folks :) |
| Sorcha Loughnane | Jul 8 2025, 8:28pm | Hi there, just wondering if we use our Leinster IMRA race numbers for the Munster races? Thanks! |
| Micheal McSweeney | Jul 8 2025, 8:41pm | Sorcha. Yes you can use your Leinster numbers in Munster. |
| Michael Roesler | Jul 10 2025, 12:53pm | Hi folks, is the Dingle Trail race on Sunday at 11 or 12? It says 12 here in the forum but 11 in the event calendar. Thank you! |
| Barry Murray | Jul 10 2025, 2:23pm | We're sticking with the event page start time - 11.00am |
| Barry Murray | Jul 10 2025, 2:50pm | Final Reminders for the Dingle Trail Running Festival: VK Race Start: 7.30pm Registration: Mt Brandon Car Park, Baile Breac. 6.30 - 7.15pm. Brandon Ridge 1/2 Start: 11am Registration: Paul Geaneys Courtyard 9am-10am. Bus leaves 10.15am SHARP. Dingle Trail Race Start: 11am Registration: Dingle Fire Station, Goat Street. 10.00 - 10.45am. Sun is shining and the weather is sweet :) |
| Fergus Courtney | Jul 10 2025, 6:59pm | Hi Barry - is the route for the Brandon Ridge half marathon the same as last year, or do we need to download this years route? |
| Dáithí de Mórdha | Jul 10 2025, 7:29pm | Same as last year Fergus, plus Mediterranean climate! |
| Sorcha Loughnane | Jul 10 2025, 8:37pm | The email for Brandon ridge says mandatory kit includes map of the area is - assume map on phone is sufficient? Thanks! |
| Kate Flynn | Jul 11 2025, 8:51am | Anyone have a GPX of the route for corus watch? Thanks , Kate |
| Andrew Snook | Jul 11 2025, 11:10am | Hi, Found this: https://www.plotaroute.com/routeplayer/2990201?init=download&filetype=GPX Hope it helps? Kind regards Andrew |
| Warren Swords | Yesterday, 9:51pm | Thanks to Barry and his small army for yesterday’s race. It was nothing short of sensational and will live long in the memory. The course was breathtaking, just views for miles along incredible ridge lines. At one stage I could see Skellig and inch while tipping along the ridge. Stunning. Perfect day (maybe a little too hot) So many volunteers out on the mountain and along the course. Really appreciate giving up the time on such a stunning day. Great craic afterwards with the large contingent who travelled down from Leinster. I’ll be demanding an open top bus for all races. |
| Conor O'Mahony | Today, 12:00am | Fantastically well organised race on Saturday, big kudos in particular to the marshalls for hauling water and gear up the hills in that heat. Brilliant course too, the views the entire way along more than made up for the heat! And having the finish line at the pub was an especially nice bonus:). Thanks everyone! |
| Barry Murray | Today, 9:27am | Thanks Warren and Conor, all the dots aligned for one ! That course is epic and its the first time I have ever seen it totally clear and out of the clouds. |
| Martin Cooney | Today, 3:25pm | Thanks to Barry Murray as RD and to all the volunteers on the day for making this happen so that the rest of us could run the fantastic race. Unbelievable course with great views on a roasting hot day- thanks to Paul Geaney's Pub for letting us use their facilites and providing food. Race report gone up- hope it does the race justice. |
| Mick Hanney | Today, 4:55pm | Great report Martin! @Warren, I see from the photos there was a wire fence crossing or 2. Luckily no repetition of crotchgate. You must have learned your lesson. |
